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SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic mega IPOs could drain Bitcoin liquidity

A potential mega IPO by SpaceX is fuelling expectations that liquidity flows in cryptocurrency markets could shift. If listings by SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic proceed as planned, capital moving into IPO subscriptions could be diverted from crypto into equities. The article cites estimates for SpaceX fundraising and valuation, Polymarket probabilities and possible retail participation, and notes SpaceX holds 8,285 bitcoin. Markets will watch the May–June roadshow period for signs of pressure or resilience in crypto prices.

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Bitcoin options market shifts as BlackRock\'s IBIT overtakes Deribit in size

BlackRock\'s spot bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has surpassed Deribit in bitcoin options open interest on Nasdaq. Data compiled by Volmex showed IBIT options open interest at $27.61 billion on April 25, versus $26.9 billion for Deribit. The shift reflects growing demand for bitcoin investment and hedging in U.S. regulated markets, alongside differences in positioning, implied volatility and preferred expiries between the two venues.

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Anthropic\'s \'Mythos\' shifts DeFi security strategy toward continuous audits, real-time response

Anthropic\'s new AI model \'Mythos\' is changing security priorities in the cryptocurrency industry, with attention moving beyond smart contract audits to wider infrastructure. The model is noted for linking minor weaknesses across systems into attack paths. The shift is expanding checks to key management, signing services, bridges, oracle networks and cryptography layers. The industry is also moving from pre-launch audits and post-launch monitoring to continuous audits, real-time simulation and breach-assumed design.